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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 1724 miles / 2775 kilometers / 1498 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 3177 miles / 5113 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 52 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Chattanooga

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Chattanooga. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1724.415 miles
  • 2775.176 kilometers
  • 1498.475 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1731.336 miles
  • 2786.315 kilometers
  • 1504.490 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from San Jose to Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from San Jose to Chattanooga generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

Airport information

Origin Juan Santamaría International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SJO
ICAO Code: MROC
Coordinates: 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W
Destination Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W